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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings- October 1980

Light Heavyweight boxing rankings archive for October 1980 across organizations. Use this all-organization table for generic light heavyweight boxing rankings queries. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Light Heavyweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The IBF and WBO did not exist. The WBA and WBC October 1980 rankings are not available.
RankRINGOctober 1980
🏆United States flagMatthew Saad Muhammad
Champion
1United States flagEddie Mustafa Muhammad
2United States flagMichael Spinks+2
3United States flagJames Scott-1
4United States flagJerry Martin-1
5Zambia flagLotte MwaleNEW
6United States flagMarvin Johnson
7United States flagMarvin Camel+1
8Mexico flagYaqui Lopez-3
9United States flagJesse Burnett
10United Kingdom flagJohn Conteh

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since October 1980

RINGOctober 1980 vs September 1980

Entered the top 10

  • ZM flag
    Lotte MwaleNow ranked #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZM flag
    Lottie MwaleWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Michael SpinksClimbed from #4 to #2
    +2
  • US flag
    Marvin CamelClimbed a place to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Yaqui LopezFell from #5 to #8
    -3
  • US flag
    James ScottFrom #2 to #3
    -1
  • US flag
    Jerry MartinFrom #3 to #4
    -1

About the Light Heavyweight Division

Weight Limit: 168-175 lbs (76.2-79.4 kg)

Light Heavyweight is one of boxing's classic divisions, featuring fighters who combine speed, power, and technical skill. The division has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century.

Division Characteristics

Light Heavyweights are known for their balance of speed and power. Fighters in this division are typically athletic and skilled, capable of both technical boxing and explosive knockouts.

Notable Facts

The Light Heavyweight division has been home to many legendary fighters, including Archie Moore, Bob Foster, and more recently, fighters like Bernard Hopkins and Sergey Kovalev.

Historical Context

Light Heavyweight has long been considered one of boxing's premier divisions, consistently producing competitive matchups and memorable fights throughout boxing history.

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